Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-09-23

MARYsvILLE, September 22d.-The I'M
migration Bureau of Yuba and Suffer has
begun the distribution in the East of q
large and handsomely illustrated pamphlet
of 40 pages, filled with solid, reliable in
formation for the guidance of home-seeil-
ers. The Bureau has advertised extern
sively in Eastern papers, and inquiries are
constantly pouring in from persons con-
templating removal to California.
Poverty Causes Suicide.
copyright, 1887, by Tie California associated Press
ALBANY, September 22d-S. W. Hill,
aged about 40 years, milkman, took an
ounce OF laudanum this morning. He has
wife and five children Physicians say
he cannot recover. He came here year
ago from Columbia county, and was not a
drinking man. The cause of the rash aci
IS supposed to be temporary insanity, re-
sultlng from financial trouble.
Swift Justice.
lcoPwIg, 1857, by the California associated Press.
SAN JOSE, September 22d.-William
Anderson entered room in the Safe De-
post building at daylight and was caught
In the act of burglary. He pleaded guilty
this morning and was sentenced to one
year at San Quentin.
An Official Likely to Die.
lCopyrigt, 1857, by 1e California associated Press
PORTLAND, September 22d.-From letter
received from Yaquina City it is learned
that John Priest, Collector of Customs at
that place, was found insensible by his bed
side yesterday. 1t is thought he will not
recover.
Strong Bid for a College.
Copyright 1887. by the California Associated Press
Los ANGELES. September 22d. - The
Southern California Investment Company
offers $780, 900 worth of land in San Cor
gonia valley to the Presbyterian Synod if
it will establish University at Beaumont
Denver's Two Pageants.
DENVER, September 22d-The day which
began so auspiciously with magnificent
parade of the Veteran Firemen of New
York was followed this afternoon by q
parade of the Sovereign Grand Lodge,
which proved to be one of the finest ever
witnessed in the city of Denver.
Stage Robbery in Texas.
AUSTIN TEX }, September 22d.-A report
reached here this evening that the stage
between Comfort and Fredericksburg was
robbed last night by two masked highway
men, who went through the pockets of the
passengers and rified the mails, after which
they made their escape in the darkness.
"A AeAds tyciOnes
GALVESTON, September 22d.-The Ne,os'
Brownsville special says A Acyclone visited
Brownsville last night. carrying destruc-
ton in its path. The rain accompanying
the storm deluged the country for miles.
The loss to properly is very great, but thus
far no lives are reported lost.
In Brownsville seventy small houses
were blown down and $50 Others partially
unroofe6
Attacked by a Vicious Bull.
Ccpyiga. 1887. by tie California: Associated Press
HUENEME, September 22d.-D. McGrath,
a farmer, was yesterday attacked by a
Jersey bull. His hip was torn open and
he was thrown beyond the reach of the
bull and saved from q second attack. The
wound was sewed up by DR.. Baird To-
day McGrath is very low and may not
live.
Condemnation Suits.
Copyright, 1887. by ae ColifOrnia Associated Press
SANTA Rosa, September 22d.-The first
case of a series of condemnation suits fol
| rights OF way for the Santa Rosa and
| Carquinez Railroad was commenced to.
day.
New Foothin Railroad Scheme.
Copyright, 1887. by The Cal!torEja associated Press
MARYsvILLE September 22d.-It is re.
ported here that the survey for a railroad
between Marysville and Nevada City will
be begun in few weeks. James O'Brien,
of Smartsville. who owns much land along
the proposed road, is the prime mover in
the enterprise.
An Equine Disaster.
lCepyrgai. 1887, BY the California Associated Press
GILRoY, September 22d - During the
!, dow IL, J
horses on Dan Murphy's ranch near here
were stampeded from fright at the unusual
occurrence, and eleven were badly injured,
four being killed outright. The animals
were all valuable
Preparing to Irrigate.
iC0pyrigl, 1851 By Tie California Associated Pre:s
AUBURN. September 22d.-The water will
be turned out of the Bear river ditch on
Saturday and gangs of men put on TO en-
large the ditch.
The Siskiyou Fair.
Copyright, 1857, by Ge California Associated Pres
YREKA, September 22d-Already twenty
five trotters and fifteen runners are at the
fair grounds for the races next week with
more coming.
New Hotel i'll Shasta.
SIMS, September 22d.-The demand for
more extensive accommodations at this
point for summer tourists is forcing Sim
Southern to tear down his old hotel of
twenty-eight years standing and erect one
much larger and wider, and twostory
high. The carpenters are now at work
and by May the work will be completed
Hop-Dryer Burned.
Copyright, 1857, by TIE California AssociG,ed Pres
HEALpsBURG, September 22d.-Tayffir's
hop-dryer, one mile of town, on Russian
river, was destroyed by fire last night.
The loss on hops, fruit and utensils is
about 81 900, and the insurance 81 500.
Horsethief Captured.
GRASS VALLEY, September 22I.-A fine
black mare, owned by VIM. George, was
taken by thief yesterday The stable
lock was broken with mattock.
Sheriff Lord captured the horsethief
within mile of Colfax. recovering the
animal. The thief was brought to bay at
the point of pistol. He was very heavily
armed, He is young man, stranger,
and answers 10 the description of a man
wanted in another part of the State for like
doings.
Sonoma Wine Industry.
copyright, 1887, by tie California Associetsd Prcis
HEALDsBURG, September 22d.-The must
condenser at GueTnville commenced run
ming to-day. The machinery works well.
The prices paid for grapes are Zinfandel
$12, Burgundy and Mataro SIG. The
wineries are offering s. fer Malasyia and
Mission.
brakeman Killed.
iCory'ighi. 1857. 6y tie California 1csocia.ed Press
NEEDLES, September 22d.-Thomas A.
Metcaif, brakeman, fell off a train and
was instantly killed, near Williams, A. T.
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Davitt Coming.
LONDON, September 23d Michael Davitt
sailed from Queenstown to-day for New
York He said his visit TO America is of a
private nature and will be short
VELOCITY OF ELECTRICAL TRANsMIs-
sIoN.-Prufessor Gould has ascertained
that aerial telegraph wires on poles trans.